Stability Ball Rollout
Level
intermediate
Force
push
Mechanic
compound
Equipment
exercise ball Category
strength Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
An abdominal exercise where you roll forward on a stability ball, extending your body while maintaining core tension to prevent sagging.
Instructions
- Kneel on the floor with a stability ball in front of you.
- Place your hands on top of the stability ball, shoulder-width apart.
- Engage your core and roll the ball forward by extending your arms, allowing your body to stretch out in a plank-like position.
- Keep your core tight to prevent your hips from sagging towards the floor.
- Roll the ball back towards your knees by contracting your abdominals, returning to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Tips
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement to protect your lower back.
- The further you roll out, the more challenging the exercise becomes.
- Start with a shorter range of motion if you’re a beginner and gradually increase as you build strength.
- Keep your glutes engaged to prevent excessive lumbar extension.
- Breathe out as you roll forward and inhale as you return.
Recommended starting values
Sensible novice starting points for each goal, for a lifter aged 25–40. Scale down for smaller frames or older lifters. Treat the first set of any session as a discovery set.
| Goal | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|
| Gain strength | 3 | 15 reps |
| Build muscle | 3 | 18 reps |
| Build endurance | 3 | 25 reps |
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